AKD Securities Launches InvestHer Session For Women In Gilgit-Baltistan

AKD Securities Limited, in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Gilgit-Baltistan, is set to host an exclusive online session under its InvestHer initiative for women in Gilgit-Baltistan. The session, titled “Transforming Savings into Investments,” will focus on the fundamentals of saving, investing and building a stronger financial future, with the initiative aimed at encouraging greater participation of women in financial and investment activities.

The online session is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the basic principles of managing savings and converting them into investment opportunities. The session is designed to provide accessible financial education while helping participants develop a better understanding of how investment decisions can contribute to long-term financial planning.

The session will be led by Hina Dhedhi Junaid, Chairperson of AKD Securities Limited, and Khushnoor Didar, Founder President of the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Gilgit-Baltistan. Their participation brings together expertise from the securities and business communities, with the session focusing on practical financial knowledge and investment awareness for women in the region.

The InvestHer initiative reflects growing efforts to promote financial literacy and investment participation among women. By focusing on the transition from simply saving money toward understanding investment opportunities, the session seeks to introduce participants to the broader financial ecosystem and encourage more informed financial decision-making.

The Gilgit-Baltistan session will be conducted online, allowing women from across the region to participate without needing to attend a physical venue. Interested participants can register through the link provided by AKD Securities and join the session to learn more about savings, investments and strategies for building a stronger financial future.

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